IFI issue statement on rescinding of Owenmore River byelaw
Following the announcement that the byelaw that closed the Owenmore River System has been rescinded with certain limitations, Inland Fisheries Ireland have released a statement. While worm fishing is banned for fishing for all species for the rest of the season, catch and release is permitted for salmon of…
Hopes Fleadh will return to the north west
Following the success of the recent Fleadh Cheoil in Wexford, there are hopes locally that it will return to the north west. Over 70,000 descended on the south east with visitors from far and wide. The north west has long been central to the traditional music scene, with…
Limitations in place as Owenmore River system byelaw lifted
It’s been confirmed that the byelaw that that closed the Owenmore River System has been lifted with certain limitations. A multi-agency investigation was launched in July after the deaths of thousands of salmon at Ballisodare Bay. Inland Fisheries Ireland, the Marine Institute, Sligo County Council, Uisce Eireann and…
“Statistics of shame” – Over 5,500 on social housing lists in Donegal
A new report examining the amount of people on social housing lists and those in receipt of HAP is full of “statistics of shame”. The report, which was published by the Parliamentary Budget Office, shows that there are currently over five and a half thousand people in Donegal waiting for…
New GP confirmed for Ardara
A new GP has been confirmed for Ardara. It has been confirmed that Dr. Charles McManus will take up the position. Concerns had previously been expressed over the delays to replace outgoing GP, Dr. Mirellle Sweeney who announced her resignation in May. Dr. Sweeney concludes her position…
50 waiting at north west hospitals
Sligo University Hospital was the most overcrowded facility in Ireland today. There were 30 people awaiting admission there this morning, according to the latest trolley watch report. At Letterkenny University Hospital, meanwhile, 20 people were waiting admission this morning. Nationally, there were 338 people waiting at hospitals…
Labour Party Councillor urges home owners to play their part in easing student accommodation crisis
With the Atlantic Technology University now having University status the numbers attending local campuses has increased while unfortunately the level of accommodation on offer has reduced dramatically over recent years. Sligo Cllr Nessa Cosgrove earlier joined John Lynch to discuss the situation in Sligo where accommodation is at a premium.…